hi LoriExcitied to be joining the Row Along ;-)Do you have any hints for cutting the first 3" square? If I have a fat quarter I never know if I should trya nd cut a square out of one corner (and end up with small snips in the main part fo the fabric) or cut a 3" strip, square it off and hope i get to use the leftover piece at some stage?? Advice please!!

oooooooh my gosh! i have been sewing scrap quilts for over 15 years, but i have not treated myself to any classes in a while. this tutorial is amazing -- thank you so much!!!! (i spent last evening making four design boards for my granny squares...if i participate in this project too, i'm going to need design boards everywhere!). this house may never get clean. :)

I'm such a Lori Holt fan. I just recently succumbed to the great-granny quilt and am going to do this one too! When I blogged about the greatgrandmother quilt-along, it seemed like everyone who commented is also making these blocks. I so love your patterns and fabric! You are so talented! I buy your fabric for the shop all the time. I have some Polka Dot Stitches coming any day now. I really love how every line goes with every other line. I wish Riley Blake would re-issue Sew Cherry and so do my customers. I decided not to try to resist this little quilt. My ufo's can just wait! Thanks!

Hi again, Lori. I have a question about the iron you are using. Is that vintage, or, can you still purchase it (or something similar)? One of the things I learned from your tutorial is "not" to use steam -- but the iron I have doesn't get hot enough unless I use steam. Thanks so much for any advice you can give.

Dear LoriAren't you clever! In all my years and years of quilting I never thought of your brilliant idea for making blocks this way...thank you so much for sharing!! What a time saver! I look forward to learning more from you.

I, too, am wondering about the most frugal way to cut 3" squares from a fat quarter. Newbie, ya know? I will be joining this row along, too! Your tutorials are just too good to not make this quilt. Today's squares trick is terrific. Mostly, I am a knitter but love quilts and have been too intimidated to try making one until now! Thanks so much for doing this!

The first set I did were a little small so I sewed a second set. I think for me 3.25 for each square would have worked a little better. I am sure it's my inaccurate 1/4 in. seam. Thanks I'm on my way to the next row.

So because I am using up scraps, I am going to cut some 1 1/2" squares out separately, it looks like I need 96 total, is that right? Or what am I missing here? Thanks if you have time to comment....appreciate it...fun tutorial...Jude

So because I am using up scraps, I am going to cut some 1 1/2" squares out separately, it looks like I need 96 total, is that right? Or what am I missing here? Thanks if you have time to comment....appreciate it...fun tutorial...Jude

I'm doing this, I am! I don't know when or how but it speaks to me! Love the tip on how to make the little squares - you are a genius! A bonafide/certified/qualified quilting genius! Love the fabrics, too...so, SEW pretty! xo, Nan

I've done a lot of quilts and even tho this is a beginner quilt (so you say) I think it's just the thing I need to do to get me back in the swing of all things quilty!Oh, found your blog on the Jolly Jabber!

You. Are. A. Genius! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. I just found your Farmgirl Girl Vintage book, which is a wonderful way to get reacquainted with quilting. Keep up the great work (please!!!)!

I have been a faithful follower for the last 6 yrs. Your fabric line, Sew Cherry, was the first fabric I bought online. Like another quilter replied. Will Sew Cherry Ever be reissued????????????????? It had been my favorite fabric of all time especially the white with red cherries. I've found some of the fabric on eBay

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